Loma Linda University Medical Center doctor honored by March of Dimes

LOMA LINDA -- Dr. Bryan Oshiro, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Loma Linda University Medical Center, has been honored with the 2012 Elaine Whitelaw Service Award by March of Dimes.

Oshiro was nominated for the award by the California Chapter of March of Dimes for his dedication to the organization on projects such as the Big 5 State Prematurity Initiative that has galvanized the five largest states (California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas) which advocates the elimination of non-medically indicated (elective) deliveries less than 39 weeks gestational age.

Oshiro has played a key role in bringing local signature projects to fruition, such as the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists "39 Week Speakers Bureau," Preterm Labor Assessment Toolkit implementation plan, and professional education.